Framework for teaching mathematics

Teaching time

To ensure that there is adequate time for developing numeracy skills, each class teacher is expected to provide a daily lesson for mathematics, which should last about 45 minutes in Key Stage 1 and 50 to 60 minutes in Key Stage 2.

It is also important to find time in other subjects for pupils to develop and apply their mathematical skills. For example, you could plan regular opportunities for measuring in science and design and technology, using properties of shapes and patterns in art, and collecting and presenting data in history, geography and ICT (see also Making links between mathematics and other subjects).

You will also need to build in time to discuss progress with individual pupils (see the section on assessment).